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Sports journalist Howard Eskin suspended from Citizens Bank Park following 'unwelcome kiss' toward Aramark employee
Longtime sports journalist Howard Eskin has been suspended from Citizens Bank Park. A spokesperson for Sports Radio WIP parent company Audacy said they learned of an unwelcome kiss by Eskin toward an Aramark employee at the ballpark.
Sports Cards Are a Hit and Here’s Where Delaware County’s Got ‘Em
Carl Henderson has sports cards at his Havertown shop. Sports cards are more popular locally than ever, even though the Philadelphia factories that once made them have closed, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia was once a hotbed for producing the cards,. Fleer, a leading Olney factory for...
Beloved Sun Valley High School wrestling coach dies suddenly; community gathers for balloon release
ASTON, Pa. - A community in Delaware County is mourning the loss of a beloved father, husband, brother and coach who died suddenly on Friday. Tommy Ellis, 43, the longtime wrestling coach at Aston’s Sun Valley High School passed over the weekend after his family says he suffered an aneurysm late Friday in their Brookhaven home.
Villanova Coach Kyle Neptune Is Frustrated but No Where Near Defeated
Though the Villanova Wildcats men’s basketball team struggled last season, head coach Kyle Neptune is keeping a positive outlook, excited about the potential of this season’s roster, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Neptune had to turn a deaf ear to occasional boos coming from the stands...
Meet Sheena Parker: Her Firm 4SYT Industries Makes Millions Every Year Cleaning Major Sports Arenas
Sheena Parker, founder and CEO of 4SYT Industries, a Black woman-owned facility maintenance company based in Atlanta, Georgia, is making waves in the industry. Her company has secured significant contracts with major venues like Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, gearing up for the 2022 World Series. Parker proudly oversees 4SYT’s...
Father-Son Entrepreneurs in Downingtown Create Customized Cleats for MLB Players
Ryan Stevens customized these cleats for Bryson Stott when the Phillies played in the London Classic. Phillies players Bryson Stott and Orion Kerkering wore custom cleats in the London Classic Series made by a father-son duo in Downingtown, writes Santiago Ortiz for Billy Penn at WHYY. Ryan Stevens started customizing...
Livvy Dunne’s Athletic Future Still Up In The Air: ‘I Haven’t Decided Yet’
Popular LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne may have a fifth year of eligibility left, but she still hasn’t decided what she is going to do next. The 21-year-old already has already been a part of LSU’s first NCAA Gymnastics Championship, a lucrative career as an influencer, and a boyfriend in Paul Skenes who is also a […] The post Livvy Dunne’s Athletic Future Still Up In The Air: ‘I Haven’t Decided Yet’ appeared first on BroBible.
Ryan Henry Joins Professional Ranks With New York Rise
LONG ISLAND, N.Y. -- Villanova softball alumna Ryan Henry has broken into the professional ranks, signing a contract with the New York Rise of the Association of Fastpitch Professionals. "I'm really grateful to be playing, it's so cool to be getting back into softball which is something I never thought...
Central’s Paxton Kling transfers to Penn State
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa (WTAJ) — Former Central baseball star Paxton Kling is coming home and has transferred from LSU to Penn State. Kling spent the past two seasons with LSU and won a National Championship in 2023. Kling had a strong freshman season at LSU where he had a slash line of .289/.390/.522 with four […]
Mike Doyle Elevated to Assistant Coach
PHILADELPHIA –Longtime La Salle men's basketball staffer Mike Doyle , who is entering his sixth season at La Salle, has been named the newest assistant coach of the La Salle men's basketball program, head coach Fran Dunphy announced on Tuesday. This is Doyle 's second promotion in four years. "For six years, Mike has demonstrated exceptional dedication to La Salle basketball," Dunphy said. "I have no doubt he will excel as a bench coach for our program." Doyle had spent the last three seasons as the Director of Basketball Operations for the Explorers. In this role, he played a lead...
Meet Baseball Coach of the Year: MLB pedigree built confidence in his high school players
Jeff Manto's belief quickly turned into reality. In his second season as head coach, Manto guided Conwell-Egan to a 16-6 record (9-3 in the Philadelphia Catholic League) and the school's first-ever baseball victory in the PIAA state playoffs. That's quite a transformation from a 1-13 mark (1-10 in the PCL)...
Blistering first half sees Union II defeat Toronto FC II
Philadelphia Union II racked up four goals in the first half to take down Toronto FC II by a 4-0 margin in Canada on Sunday afternoon. After missing a significant amount of starters in their midweek contest against rivals Red Bulls II, Head Coach Marlon LeBlanc’s squad was back to full strength for the second showdown against Toronto. Goalkeeper Mike Sheridan started between the sticks with the defensive pairing of Neil Pierre and Olwethu Makhanya as center back anchors. Sanders Ngabo, CJ Olney and David Vazquez returned to the lineup as well in the midfield to provide some sparks which was noticeable from the jump.
Editor’s Notes: Sports & Summer Heat
In April, the Philadelphia Eagles scored a few days of positive publicity when quarterback Jalen Hurts donated $200,000 to install more than 300 air conditioning units in 10 Philly public schools. The problem the donation addressed is real; Philly’s ancient school buildings afflict our students with temperatures too hot to learn safely in our warming climate.
2024 Philly Live II: Day 2 PYB Standouts (Sat., June 29)
AJ Altobelli (2025 | Union Catholic, N.J.) Although listed at just 5-10, he shows a rare ability to control the entire flow of a game. An excellent passer who created nothing but good looks for his team against a talented Archbishop Carroll (D.C). A true offensive catalyst who had one of the best first steps at the event, he always makes the right decisions and is the ideal lob partner for his 7-0 and 6-7 teammates Yaw Ansong and FK Muntari. Altobelli racked up countless assists while also showing his ability to keep defenders honest when he’s on the three point line.
Men’s Swimming and Diving’s Abrahams ’24 Earns U.S. Paralympic Roster Spot
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard Men's Swimming and Diving's David Abrahams '24 was named to the 2024 United States Paralympic Team on Sunday, following three days of U.S. Paralympic Team Trials – Swimming competition. Hailing from Havertown, Pennsylvania, Abrahams was one of 33 athletes, and one of 12 men,...
After making school history, this girls' lacrosse team earns honors for Bucks County area
Graduation losses are one of the first things coaches will talk about when entering a new season. Lose only a couple of players from the previous year and the outlook is usually bright. Lose a lot, especially at a small school, and the outlook can be a little bleak. Upper...
Young Phillies Fan From Warminster Goes Viral After Playful Taunts Toward the Houston Astros
The young fan went viral after taunting the Astros. A young Phillies fan from Bucks County recently went viral after a video of him taunting the Astros made the rounds on the internet. Christopher Dornblaser wrote about the young fan for the Bucks County Courier Times. Carson Wallace, a 5-year-old...
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